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May 25, 2013
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Alexandra Sarabia

The fashion and technology spheres were abuzz when Dita Von Teese wore the first fully articulated, 3D printed gown at New York's Ace Hotel in early March. The technology, once primarily used to create prototypes in the engineering industry, is now being used to create fashion. The result? Stunning. 

By Alexandra Sarabia

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Alexandra Sarabia

New York City United States
http://www.alexandrasarabia.com

With a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Alexandra Sarabia accidentally ventured into fashion when she took a summer class at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Ethical Fashion. She hasn't looked back since. She couldn't ignore her science background, however, and pursued fields that combined the two, including sustainable and technologically innovative design. She is also interested in writing meaningful, quality stories in the world of fashion, beauty and health. She is currently a freelance writer and works for NYC-based innovative knitwear label, KOTOBA. Follow her stream of consciousness on Twitter: @acsarabia.

"Video is the future of the Internet," exclaimed prominent and versatile street style photographer, Garance Doré. But has the democratic nature of fashion videos inadvertently made runway shows obsolete? Alexandra Sarabia wonders about the place of the runway show in the digital age.

When it comes to superheroes and their powers, it's impossible to understate the importance of their uniforms. As innovators gathered for a panel at the Eyebeam Art + Technology Center in New York City, Alexandra Sarabia witnessed functional textile design come to life.

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